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Unapologetic Projects Adapts Hotaru’s Way; Tenney Joins Cry Wolf

5/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Unapologetic Projects announced a U.S. adaptation of the manga Hotaru’s Way, sold over 5 million copies.
Angela Nissel and Sasha Leigh Henry will write the series while Paige Hooper, Motoko Kimura and Kate Kugler produce.
Jon Tenney was cast as Ian Farr in FX’s limited series Cry Wolf, which was created by Sarah Treem, stars Olivia Colman, Brie Larson and others, and is executive-produced by Treem, Colman, Larson and additional producers.

History

Historical Context

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, launched in August 1993 by Saban Entertainment using footage from Toei’s Super Sentai, turned into a $1 billion merchandising juggernaut by 1995. Its success showed U.S. studios that Japanese tokusatsu could drive massive sales, a model echoed today as Unapologetic Projects adapts Hotaru’s Way and FX retools Cry Wolf for American television and film audiences.

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Story summary

Unapologetic Projects announced a U.S. adaptation of the manga Hotaru’s Way, sold over 5 million copies.
Angela Nissel and Sasha Leigh Henry will write the series while Paige Hooper, Motoko Kimura and Kate Kugler produce.
Jon Tenney was cast as Ian Farr in FX’s limited series Cry Wolf, which was created by Sarah Treem, stars Olivia Colman, Brie Larson and others, and is executive-produced by Treem, Colman, Larson and additional producers.

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